December 31, 2018

2019 is nearly here! In celebration of the upcoming New Year and the opportunity to gain insights, tools, and practices for creating safer streets for all in your community, we've gathered together a selection of webinars promoting active transportation in January and February.

Caltrans, in partnership with the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) at University of California, Berkeley is hosting the 2019 California Transportation Planning Conference, "Partnering for Sustainable Transportation: Navigating California's Changing Landscape" from February 25 - 27, 2019.

December 6, 2018

From coast to coast, a number of cities have commited to Vision Zero, an approach to road safety that aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while working to ensure safety for all. To help city leaders focus commitments and actions on the most significant and proven areas of change to advance safe mobility, the Vision Zero Network has released a new resource, "Core Elements for Vision Zero Communities."

November 20, 2018

Increasing opportunities for walking and biking has many health benefits. But how can cities and counties support and create streets in our communities that are accessible and safe for all users? What types of improvements and plans are needed for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and motorists to get where they need to go safely, comfortably and easily?

October 1, 2018

This month, we're highlighting a selection of webinars promoting pedestrian and bicycle safety through a variety of strategies. Explore our round-up highlighting how policy changes, safety analysis methods, community engagement, safety countermeasures, and more can create safer walking and biking for all!

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Sustainable Communities Program through the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)! The program recognizes sustainable solutions to local growth challenges and has resulted in local plans that promote sustainability through the integration of transportation and land use.

September 14, 2018

Do you live in Nevada County? Get involved and share your input on the development of the new Active Transportation Plan (ATP)! The Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC), in coordination with the County of Nevada, City of Grass Valley, City of Nevada City, and Town of Truckee is in the process of developing the plan, which will evaluate pedestrian and bicycle needs, and identify and prioritize active transportation recommendations by jurisdiction.

September 3, 2018

September is #PedestrianSafetyMonth! Everyone is a pedestrian, whether or not walking is one’s primary mode of travel, and as a commute mode, walking is gaining in numbers. Yet, nearly 16 pedestrians died every day, averaging a pedestrian every 1.5 hours, in traffic collisions in 2016. According to the latest pedestrian safety facts from UC Berkeley SafeTREC, pedestrian fatalities rose 32.8% from 653 in 2012 to 867 in 2016 in California.

August 9, 2018

August 1, 2018

It's August and that means school is around the corner! As we transition into fall and a new school year fast arriving with children and families walking and bicycling, it's a great time to discuss safety measures around transportation and the importance of sharing the road safely. Explore these upcoming webinars in August that will discuss strategies and methods for improving pedestrian and bicycle safety! Please be sure to register in advance.